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4.0 out of 5 stars
the middle of a series, Oct 28 2008
By Philip D. Long - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kris Longknife Intrepid (Mass Market Paperback)
First this is a fine example of military science fiction; like this genre and you will like the book. This particular work is the 6th in this series about a young woman lt. in the Wardhavan space navy. She is also the daughter of the prime minister and grand daughter of the planetary king. It is very much the middle of a series of unknown length.
The background is complicated. The commonwealth of Earth has just amicably broken up after a civil war. There has also been a war to the hilt with the only alien race so far found. Wardhavan is the center planet in a democratic commonwealth of circa 125 planets founded out of the ruins but has enemies including a forming extreme dictatorship.
The characters are well written and deep. but I would not advise just jumping in at this book becasue you will miss so much needed background. Take my advice, read the first book, then the second, etc.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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4 1/2 stars jus short of excellent, Nov 2 2008
By G. Robinson "Extensive reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kris Longknife Intrepid (Mass Market Paperback)
If you haven't read any books in this series this is not the place to start. Mutineer (Kris Longknife) would be the latest place to start.
All the characters have grown and are now nicely filed out and compelling. This is still a cowboys in space shoot em up but with a little better military sense.
The plot is good but not outstanding although it does support some humor which is appreciated.
The plot (which is good) and some errors save this from a 5. There are currently atomic gyros some in use on the newer subs, lasers are all atomic or sub atomic so an "atomic laser" is redundant if not silly; lastly heliographs are gadgets that use sunlight and mirrors for signaling. Someone was probably ambushed by a typo and the spelling checker as Nellie probably was using a holograph projection.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Another Read & ReRead Author!, Dec 1 2008
By K. E. Brown - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kris Longknife Intrepid (Mass Market Paperback)
Alas, I devoured this book far too fast! And I want another one now!! As with each of the volumes in this series I found each of the characters realistic and intriguing. I'm pleased that my daughter is now old enough for me to pass these books off to her (she just finished another series and was looking for something good to read!). It's rare to find a good, strong female protagonist who manages well both in leadership roles and dealing with those situations that young women find themselves in in daily life. Much less those who might find themselves in more dangerous situations, such as those courageous people who are willing to don the uniform of their country and defend it even if it means giving up their life or the life of their comrades or loved ones.
These books show that life without catering to those who are just looking for "blood & gore". There is certainly action & adventure! But there is also philosophy. And a spectrum of men and women who run the gamut of those who do what they do for the money and those who do what they do for the safety of those they've left behind and those who just want the "glory".
So, action and adventure with a soupcon of philosophy, a smattering of science, a dash of character growth and development and you're left with a book that continues to please. All in all I have to say that I have yet to find any of the Kris Longknife books to disappoint. And given that I've been known to devour upwards of 10 books a week when I get going... well. I rate authors by the number of times I'm willing to reread their books. Thus far, I give this series at least a 10. When this one came out I'd already reread the series once or twice while waiting for it. I imagine I'll reread it again while waiting avidly for the next one.
Begin at the beginning. If you like the first one, buy all of them. You won't be disappointed.
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